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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.88, 717.73 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.88, 717.73 and 354.81 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.88 : 717.73 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.88/717.73 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.88x = 717.73 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.88x = 254,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,657.78/520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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