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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.91, 718.86 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.91, 718.86 and 288.04 is: 397.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.91 : 718.86 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.91/718.86 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.91x = 718.86 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.91x = 207,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,056.41/520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.49

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