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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.19, 717.89 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.19, 717.89 and 287.31 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.19 : 717.89 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.19/717.89 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.19x = 717.89 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.19x = 206,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,256.98/520.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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