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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.65, 718.51 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.65, 718.51 and 352.65 is: 486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.65 : 718.51 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.65/718.51 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.65x = 718.51 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.65x = 253,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,383.97/520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.67

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