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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 719.48 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 719.48 and 355.64 is: 491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 719.48 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/719.48 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 719.48 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 255,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,875.87/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.16

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