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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.57, 718.33 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.57, 718.33 and 296.50 is: 409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.57 : 718.33 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.57/718.33 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.57x = 718.33 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.57x = 212,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,984.85/520.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.14

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