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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.29, 718.01 and 287.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.29, 718.01 and 287.41 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.29 : 718.01 = 287.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.29/718.01 = 287.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.29x = 718.01 × 287.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.29x = 206,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,363.25/520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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