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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.08, 717.70 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.08, 717.70 and 284.02 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.08 : 717.70 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.08/717.70 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.08x = 717.70 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.08x = 203,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,841.15/520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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