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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.26, 717.87 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.26, 717.87 and 299.18 is: 412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.26 : 717.87 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.26/717.87 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.26x = 717.87 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.26x = 214,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,768.76/520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.81

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