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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.22, 717.86 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.22, 717.86 and 287.35 is: 396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.22 : 717.86 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.22/717.86 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.22x = 717.86 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.22x = 206,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,275.99/520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.51

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