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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.64, 718.58 and 334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.64, 718.58 and 334.07 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.64 : 718.58 = 334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.64/718.58 = 334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.64x = 718.58 × 334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.64x = 240,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,054.35/520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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