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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.88, 719.42 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.88, 719.42 and 345.92 is: 477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.88 : 719.42 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.88/719.42 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.88x = 719.42 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.88x = 248,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,861.77/520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.77

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