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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 717.52 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 717.52 and 298.88 is: 412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 717.52 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/717.52 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 717.52 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 214,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,452.38/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.41

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