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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.59, 718.45 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.59, 718.45 and 299.55 is: 413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.59 : 718.45 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.59/718.45 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.59x = 718.45 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.59x = 215,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,213.64/520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.40

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