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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.98, 718.09 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.98, 718.09 and 346.02 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.98 : 718.09 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.98/718.09 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.98x = 718.09 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.98x = 248,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,473.50/520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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