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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.60, 718.42 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.60, 718.42 and 299.55 is: 413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.60 : 718.42 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.60/718.42 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.60x = 718.42 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.60x = 215,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,202.71/520.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.37

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