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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.37, 718.10 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.37, 718.10 and 287.49 is: 396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.37 : 718.10 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.37/718.10 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.37x = 718.10 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.37x = 206,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,445.13/520.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.73

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