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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 718.41 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 718.41 and 334.02 is: 460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 718.41 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/718.41 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 718.41 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 239,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,964.91/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.74

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