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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 717.82 and 284.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 717.82 and 284.11 is: 392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 717.82 = 284.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/717.82 = 284.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 717.82 × 284.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 203,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,939.84/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.07

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