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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 718.50 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 718.50 and 354.88 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 718.50 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/718.50 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 718.50 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 254,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,981.28/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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