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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 718.38 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 718.38 and 299.57 is: 413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 718.38 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/718.38 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 718.38 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 215,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,201.50/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.40

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