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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.60, 718.32 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.60, 718.32 and 396.04 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.60 : 718.32 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.60/718.32 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.60x = 718.32 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.60x = 284,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,483.45/520.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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