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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 717.58 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 717.58 and 298.98 is: 412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 717.58 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/717.58 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 717.58 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 214,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,542.07/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.58

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