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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.24, 717.96 and 299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.24, 717.96 and 299.17 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.24 : 717.96 = 299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.24/717.96 = 299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.24x = 717.96 × 299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.24x = 214,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,792.09/520.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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