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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 718.54 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 718.54 and 287.80 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 718.54 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/718.54 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 718.54 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 206,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,790.78/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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