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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 719.07 and 387.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 719.07 and 387.70 is: 535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 719.07 = 387.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/719.07 = 387.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 719.07 × 387.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 278,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,783.44/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.43

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