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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 718.13 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 718.13 and 310.83 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 718.13 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/718.13 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 718.13 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 223,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,216.35/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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