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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 718.18 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 718.18 and 343.54 is: 473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 718.18 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/718.18 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 718.18 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 246,724.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,724.08/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.86

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