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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.37, 717.86 and 310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.37, 717.86 and 310.42 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.37 : 717.86 = 310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.37/717.86 = 310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.37x = 717.86 × 310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.37x = 222,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,832.96/520.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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