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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.15, 717.48 and 310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.15, 717.48 and 310.18 is: 427.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.15 : 717.48 = 310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.15/717.48 = 310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.15x = 717.48 × 310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.15x = 222,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,547.95/520.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.86

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