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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.24, 717.89 and 299.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.24, 717.89 and 299.15 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.24 : 717.89 = 299.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.24/717.89 = 299.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.24x = 717.89 × 299.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.24x = 214,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,757.54/520.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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