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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.63, 718.37 and 299.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.63, 718.37 and 299.59 is: 413.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.63 : 718.37 = 299.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.63/718.37 = 299.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.63x = 718.37 × 299.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.63x = 215,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,216.47/520.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.38

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