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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.91, 718.83 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.91, 718.83 and 346.13 is: 477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.91 : 718.83 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.91/718.83 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.91x = 718.83 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.91x = 248,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,805.03/520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.64

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