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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.19, 717.87 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.19, 717.87 and 299.16 is: 412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.19 : 717.87 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.19/717.87 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.19x = 717.87 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.19x = 214,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,759.11/520.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.85

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