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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 719.03 and 343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 719.03 and 343.61 is: 474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 719.03 = 343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/719.03 = 343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 719.03 × 343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 247,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,065.90/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.25

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