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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.07, 717.68 and 298.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.07, 717.68 and 298.86 is: 412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.07 : 717.68 = 298.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.07/717.68 = 298.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.07x = 717.68 × 298.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.07x = 214,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,484.35/520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.42

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