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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.74, 718.47 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.74, 718.47 and 324.18 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.74 : 718.47 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.74/718.47 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.74x = 718.47 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.74x = 232,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,913.60/520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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