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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 718.79 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 718.79 and 288 is: 397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 718.79 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/718.79 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 718.79 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 207,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,010.08/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.39

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