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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.11, 717.72 and 310.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.11, 717.72 and 310.15 is: 427.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.11 : 717.72 = 310.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.11/717.72 = 310.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.11x = 717.72 × 310.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.11x = 222,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,600.86/520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.99

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