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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.94, 718.90 and 313.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.94, 718.90 and 313.94 is: 433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.94 : 718.90 = 313.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.94/718.90 = 313.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.94x = 718.90 × 313.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.94x = 225,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,691.47/520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.24

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