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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 717.68 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 717.68 and 395.84 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 717.68 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/717.68 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 717.68 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 284,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,086.45/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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