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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.37, 718.09 and 310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.37, 718.09 and 310.54 is: 428.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.37 : 718.09 = 310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.37/718.09 = 310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.37x = 718.09 × 310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.37x = 222,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,990.53/520.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.53

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