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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.60, 718.58 and 324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.60, 718.58 and 324.40 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.60 : 718.58 = 324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.60/718.58 = 324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.60x = 718.58 × 324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.60x = 233,107.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,107.35/520.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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