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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.17, 717.53 and 310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.17, 717.53 and 310.22 is: 427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.17 : 717.53 = 310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.17/717.53 = 310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.17x = 717.53 × 310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.17x = 222,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,587.02/520.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.91

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