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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.78, 718.32 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.78, 718.32 and 334.19 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.78 : 718.32 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.78/718.32 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.78x = 718.32 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.78x = 240,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,050.10/520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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