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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.62, 718.55 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.62, 718.55 and 334.20 is: 461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.62 : 718.55 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.62/718.55 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.62x = 718.55 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.62x = 240,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,139.41/520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.26

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