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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.31, 717.31 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.31, 717.31 and 415.75 is: 573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.31 : 717.31 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.31/717.31 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.31x = 717.31 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.31x = 298,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,221.63/520.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.16

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