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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 718.38 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 718.38 and 310.89 is: 429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 718.38 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/718.38 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 718.38 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 223,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,337.16/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.03

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