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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 717.66 and 299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 717.66 and 299.06 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 717.66 = 299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/717.66 = 299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 717.66 × 299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 214,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,623.40/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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