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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 717.83 and 296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 717.83 and 296.12 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 717.83 = 296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/717.83 = 296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 717.83 × 296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 212,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,565.24/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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