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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.07, 717.62 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.07, 717.62 and 287.19 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.07 : 717.62 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.07/717.62 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.07x = 717.62 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.07x = 206,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,091.85/520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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