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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 719.04 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 719.04 and 346.36 is: 478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 719.04 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/719.04 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 719.04 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 249,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,046.69/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.05

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