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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.82, 718.71 and 284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.82, 718.71 and 284.77 is: 392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.82 : 718.71 = 284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.82/718.71 = 284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.82x = 718.71 × 284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.82x = 204,667.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,667.05/520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.97

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