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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.31, 718.07 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.31, 718.07 and 287.44 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.31 : 718.07 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.31/718.07 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.31x = 718.07 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.31x = 206,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,398.81/520.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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