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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 718.21 and 284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 718.21 and 284.39 is: 392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 718.21 = 284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/718.21 = 284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 718.21 × 284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 204,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,251.69/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.46

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