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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.52, 717.98 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.52, 717.98 and 321.39 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.52 : 717.98 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.52/717.98 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.52x = 717.98 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.52x = 230,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,749.99/520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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