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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 717.62 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 717.62 and 310.36 is: 428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 717.62 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/717.62 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 717.62 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 222,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,720.54/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.18

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