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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.21, 717.91 and 299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.21, 717.91 and 299.23 is: 412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.21 : 717.91 = 299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.21/717.91 = 299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.21x = 717.91 × 299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.21x = 214,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,820.21/520.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.95

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