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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.07, 717.41 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.07, 717.41 and 310.14 is: 427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.07 : 717.41 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.07/717.41 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.07x = 717.41 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.07x = 222,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,498.31/520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.83

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