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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.27, 717.96 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.27, 717.96 and 284.23 is: 392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.27 : 717.96 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.27/717.96 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.27x = 717.96 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.27x = 204,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,062.18/520.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.22

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