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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.78, 718.44 and 343.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.78, 718.44 and 343.51 is: 473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.78 : 718.44 = 343.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.78/718.44 = 343.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.78x = 718.44 × 343.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.78x = 246,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,791.32/520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.89

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