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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 717.93 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 717.93 and 299.16 is: 412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 717.93 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/717.93 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 717.93 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 214,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,775.94/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.91

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