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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.13, 717.75 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.13, 717.75 and 287.27 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.13 : 717.75 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.13/717.75 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.13x = 717.75 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.13x = 206,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,188.04/520.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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