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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 718.47 and 324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 718.47 and 324.36 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 718.47 = 324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/718.47 = 324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 718.47 × 324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 233,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,042.93/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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