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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.33, 718.07 and 299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.33, 718.07 and 299.33 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.33 : 718.07 = 299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.33/718.07 = 299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.33x = 718.07 × 299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.33x = 214,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,938.40/520.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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