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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 718.24 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 718.24 and 296.44 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 718.24 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/718.24 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 718.24 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 212,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,915.07/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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