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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.22, 717.95 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.22, 717.95 and 287.34 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.22 : 717.95 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.22/717.95 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.22x = 717.95 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.22x = 206,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,294.32/520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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