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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.55, 718.35 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.55, 718.35 and 299.50 is: 413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.55 : 718.35 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.55/718.35 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.55x = 718.35 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.55x = 215,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,144.78/520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.30

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