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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.14, 717.77 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.14, 717.77 and 287.25 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.14 : 717.77 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.14/717.77 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.14x = 717.77 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.14x = 206,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,178.00/520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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