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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 718.90 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 718.90 and 337.16 is: 465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 718.90 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/718.90 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 718.90 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 242,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,384.32/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.37

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