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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.29, 717.99 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.29, 717.99 and 284.23 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.29 : 717.99 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.29/717.99 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.29x = 717.99 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.29x = 204,074.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,074.30/520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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