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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.26, 718.01 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.26, 718.01 and 299.22 is: 412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.26 : 718.01 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.26/718.01 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.26x = 718.01 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.26x = 214,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,842.95/520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.95

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