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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.58, 718.14 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.58, 718.14 and 310.62 is: 428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.58 : 718.14 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.58/718.14 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.58x = 718.14 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.58x = 223,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,065.83/520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.50

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