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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.65, 718.67 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.65, 718.67 and 352.64 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.65 : 718.67 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.65/718.67 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.65x = 718.67 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.65x = 253,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,434.47/520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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