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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.05, 717.59 and 298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.05, 717.59 and 298.95 is: 412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.05 : 717.59 = 298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.05/717.59 = 298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.05x = 717.59 × 298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.05x = 214,522.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,522.04/520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.50

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