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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.31, 717.99 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.31, 717.99 and 299.27 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.31 : 717.99 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.31/717.99 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.31x = 717.99 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.31x = 214,872.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,872.87/520.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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