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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.91, 719.13 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.91, 719.13 and 332.04 is: 458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.91 : 719.13 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.91/719.13 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.91x = 719.13 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.91x = 238,783.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,783.87/520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.40

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