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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.70, 718.22 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.70, 718.22 and 324.32 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.70 : 718.22 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.70/718.22 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.70x = 718.22 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.70x = 232,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,930.33/520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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