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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 718.65 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 718.65 and 287.90 is: 397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 718.65 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/718.65 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 718.65 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 206,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,899.34/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.30

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