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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.53, 718.35 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.53, 718.35 and 284.49 is: 392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.53 : 718.35 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.53/718.35 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.53x = 718.35 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.53x = 204,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,363.39/520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.61

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