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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.50, 718.29 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.50, 718.29 and 313.62 is: 432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 718.29 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/718.29 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 718.29 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 225,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,270.11/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.80

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