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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.23, 717.95 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.23, 717.95 and 310.40 is: 428.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.23 : 717.95 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.23/717.95 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.23x = 717.95 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.23x = 222,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,846.54/520.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.36

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