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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 718.19 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 718.19 and 299.24 is: 412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 718.19 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/718.19 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 718.19 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 214,911.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,911.18/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.94

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