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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.95, 718.90 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.95, 718.90 and 288.08 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.95 : 718.90 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.95/718.90 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.95x = 718.90 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.95x = 207,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,099.09/520.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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