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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.28, 718.06 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.28, 718.06 and 299.28 is: 413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.28 : 718.06 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.28/718.06 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.28x = 718.06 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.28x = 214,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,901.00/520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.05

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