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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.13, 717.55 and 310.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.13, 717.55 and 310.19 is: 427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.13 : 717.55 = 310.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.13/717.55 = 310.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.13x = 717.55 × 310.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.13x = 222,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,572.47/520.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.91

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