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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.28, 718.46 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.28, 718.46 and 389.06 is: 537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.28 : 718.46 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.28/718.46 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.28x = 718.46 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.28x = 279,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,524.05/520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.26

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