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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.94, 719.16 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.94, 719.16 and 324.52 is: 448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.94 : 719.16 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.94/719.16 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.94x = 719.16 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.94x = 233,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,380.01/520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.00

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