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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.94, 718.58 and 310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.94, 718.58 and 310.98 is: 428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.94 : 718.58 = 310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.94/718.58 = 310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.94x = 718.58 × 310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.94x = 223,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,464.01/520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.96

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