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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.54, 718.34 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.54, 718.34 and 287.66 is: 396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.54 : 718.34 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.54/718.34 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.54x = 718.34 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.54x = 206,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,636.25/520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.97

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