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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.50, 718.38 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.50, 718.38 and 299.60 is: 413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 718.38 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/718.38 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 718.38 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 215,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,223.06/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.49

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