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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.54, 718.68 and 334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.54, 718.68 and 334.11 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.54 : 718.68 = 334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.54/718.68 = 334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.54x = 718.68 × 334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.54x = 240,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,118.17/520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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