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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 718.76 and 287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 718.76 and 287.98 is: 397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 718.76 = 287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/718.76 = 287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 718.76 × 287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 206,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,988.50/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.41

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