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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.63, 718.47 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.63, 718.47 and 284.58 is: 392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.63 : 718.47 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.63/718.47 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.63x = 718.47 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.63x = 204,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,457.18/520.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.71

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