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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 717.98 and 307.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 717.98 and 307.67 is: 424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 717.98 = 307.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/717.98 = 307.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 717.98 × 307.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 220,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,901.16/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.68

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