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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.58, 718.40 and 299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.58, 718.40 and 299.66 is: 413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.58 : 718.40 = 299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.58/718.40 = 299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.58x = 718.40 × 299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.58x = 215,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,275.74/520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.53

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