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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.20, 718.20 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.20, 718.20 and 387.44 is: 534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.20 : 718.20 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.20/718.20 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.20x = 718.20 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.20x = 278,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,259.41/520.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.91

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