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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.94, 718.89 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.94, 718.89 and 288.06 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.94 : 718.89 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.94/718.89 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.94x = 718.89 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.94x = 207,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,083.45/520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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