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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.98, 717.39 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.98, 717.39 and 404.34 is: 556.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.98 : 717.39 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.98/717.39 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.98x = 717.39 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.98x = 290,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,069.47/520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.78

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