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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.48, 718.09 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.48, 718.09 and 299.35 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.48 : 718.09 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.48/718.09 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.48x = 718.09 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.48x = 214,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,960.24/520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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