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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.37, 718.12 and 284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.37, 718.12 and 284.33 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.37 : 718.12 = 284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.37/718.12 = 284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.37x = 718.12 × 284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.37x = 204,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,179.21/520.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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