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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 718.56 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 718.56 and 334.40 is: 461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 718.56 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/718.56 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 718.56 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 240,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,286.46/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.34

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