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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 717.66 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 717.66 and 287.19 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 717.66 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/717.66 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 717.66 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 206,104.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,104.78/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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