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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.61, 718.44 and 299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.61, 718.44 and 299.56 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.61 : 718.44 = 299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.61/718.44 = 299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.61x = 718.44 × 299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.61x = 215,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,214.84/520.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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