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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.57, 718.40 and 299.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.57, 718.40 and 299.59 is: 413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.57 : 718.40 = 299.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.57/718.40 = 299.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.57x = 718.40 × 299.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.57x = 215,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,225.46/520.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.44

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