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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.63, 718.44 and 287.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.63, 718.44 and 287.77 is: 397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.63 : 718.44 = 287.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.63/718.44 = 287.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.63x = 718.44 × 287.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.63x = 206,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,745.48/520.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.11

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