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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.55, 718.24 and 310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.55, 718.24 and 310.81 is: 428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.55 : 718.24 = 310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.55/718.24 = 310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.55x = 718.24 × 310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.55x = 223,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,233.60/520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.84

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