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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.27, 717.64 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.27, 717.64 and 310.30 is: 428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.27 : 717.64 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.27/717.64 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.27x = 717.64 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.27x = 222,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,681.12/520.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.01

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