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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.10, 717.81 and 298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.10, 717.81 and 298.97 is: 412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.10 : 717.81 = 298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.10/717.81 = 298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.10x = 717.81 × 298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.10x = 214,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,605.45/520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.62

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