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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 718.54 and 284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 718.54 and 284.62 is: 392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 718.54 = 284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/718.54 = 284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 718.54 × 284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 204,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,512.92/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.78

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