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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.10, 717.78 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.10, 717.78 and 299.08 is: 412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.10 : 717.78 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.10/717.78 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.10x = 717.78 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.10x = 214,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,673.64/520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.75

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