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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.38, 718.14 and 299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.38, 718.14 and 299.31 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.38 : 718.14 = 299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.38/718.14 = 299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.38x = 718.14 × 299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.38x = 214,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,946.48/520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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