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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 718.13 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 718.13 and 341.10 is: 470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 718.13 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/718.13 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 718.13 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 244,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,952.44/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.46

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