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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.97, 718.94 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.97, 718.94 and 288.09 is: 397.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.97 : 718.94 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.97/718.94 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.97x = 718.94 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.97x = 207,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,117.98/520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.57

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