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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.98, 718.92 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.98, 718.92 and 288.12 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.98 : 718.92 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.98/718.92 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.98x = 718.92 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.98x = 207,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,135.23/520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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