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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.32, 717.92 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.32, 717.92 and 299.20 is: 412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.32 : 717.92 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.32/717.92 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.32x = 717.92 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.32x = 214,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,801.66/520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.83

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