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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.32, 718.02 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.32, 718.02 and 287.44 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.32 : 718.02 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.32/718.02 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.32x = 718.02 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.32x = 206,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,387.67/520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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