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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 718.92 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 718.92 and 334.52 is: 461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 718.92 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/718.92 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 718.92 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 240,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,493.12/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.81

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