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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.34, 718.02 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.34, 718.02 and 287.46 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.34 : 718.02 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.34/718.02 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.34x = 718.02 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.34x = 206,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,402.03/520.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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