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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.43, 718.19 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.43, 718.19 and 287.56 is: 396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.43 : 718.19 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.43/718.19 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.43x = 718.19 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.43x = 206,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,520.29/520.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.83

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