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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.35, 718.17 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.35, 718.17 and 299.34 is: 413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.35 : 718.17 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.35/718.17 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.35x = 718.17 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.35x = 214,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,977.01/520.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.14

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