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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.14, 717.68 and 310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.14, 717.68 and 310.22 is: 428.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.14 : 717.68 = 310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.14/717.68 = 310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.14x = 717.68 × 310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.14x = 222,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,638.69/520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.04

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