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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.66, 718.56 and 299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.66, 718.56 and 299.66 is: 413.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.66 : 718.56 = 299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.66/718.56 = 299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.66x = 718.56 × 299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.66x = 215,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,323.69/520.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.56

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