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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.41, 718.13 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.41, 718.13 and 299.32 is: 413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.41 : 718.13 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.41/718.13 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.41x = 718.13 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.41x = 214,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,950.67/520.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.04

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