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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.15, 717.78 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.15, 717.78 and 299.09 is: 412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.15 : 717.78 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.15/717.78 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.15x = 717.78 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.15x = 214,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,682.68/520.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.73

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