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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.03, 717.62 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.03, 717.62 and 283.98 is: 391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.03 : 717.62 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.03/717.62 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.03x = 717.62 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.03x = 203,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,788.31/520.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.88

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