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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.78, 718.83 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.78, 718.83 and 334.38 is: 461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.78 : 718.83 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.78/718.83 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.78x = 718.83 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.78x = 240,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,362.38/520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.54

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