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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.27, 717.98 and 284.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.27, 717.98 and 284.21 is: 392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.27 : 717.98 = 284.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.27/717.98 = 284.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.27x = 717.98 × 284.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.27x = 204,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,057.10/520.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.21

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