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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.77, 718.67 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.77, 718.67 and 284.72 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.77 : 718.67 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.77/718.67 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.77x = 718.67 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.77x = 204,618.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,618.30/520.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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