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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 718.45 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 718.45 and 310.94 is: 429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 718.45 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/718.45 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 718.45 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 223,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,397.61/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.05

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