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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.87, 718.86 and 324.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.87, 718.86 and 324.41 is: 447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.87 : 718.86 = 324.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.87/718.86 = 324.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.87x = 718.86 × 324.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.87x = 233,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,205.37/520.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.73

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