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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.97, 718.93 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.97, 718.93 and 311.28 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.97 : 718.93 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.97/718.93 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.97x = 718.93 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.97x = 223,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,786.97/520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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