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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.88, 718.83 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.88, 718.83 and 396.63 is: 547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.88 : 718.83 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.88/718.83 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.88x = 718.83 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.88x = 285,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,109.54/520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.37

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