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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.50, 718.30 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.50, 718.30 and 299.44 is: 413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 718.30 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/718.30 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 718.30 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 215,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,089.02/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.23

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