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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.95, 719.16 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.95, 719.16 and 334.71 is: 462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.95 : 719.16 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.95/719.16 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.95x = 719.16 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.95x = 240,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,710.04/520.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.06

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