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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 718.04 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 718.04 and 438.16 is: 604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 718.04 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/718.04 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 718.04 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 314,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,616.41/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.38

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