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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.53, 718.33 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.53, 718.33 and 284.48 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.53 : 718.33 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.53/718.33 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.53x = 718.33 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.53x = 204,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,346.13/520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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