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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.69, 718.55 and 287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.69, 718.55 and 287.81 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.69 : 718.55 = 287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.69/718.55 = 287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.69x = 718.55 × 287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.69x = 206,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,808.39/520.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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