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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 717.96 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 717.96 and 299.34 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 717.96 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/717.96 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 717.96 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 214,914.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,914.15/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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