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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 718.48 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 718.48 and 321.64 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 718.48 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/718.48 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 718.48 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 231,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,091.91/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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