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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.93, 719.09 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.93, 719.09 and 355.23 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.93 : 719.09 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.93/719.09 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.93x = 719.09 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.93x = 255,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,440.56/520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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