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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.51, 718.24 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.51, 718.24 and 287.64 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.51 : 718.24 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.51/718.24 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.51x = 718.24 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.51x = 206,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,594.55/520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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