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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.05, 717.63 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.05, 717.63 and 287.19 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.05 : 717.63 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.05/717.63 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.05x = 717.63 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.05x = 206,096.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,096.16/520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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