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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 718.53 and 299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 718.53 and 299.62 is: 413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 718.53 = 299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/718.53 = 299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 718.53 × 299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 215,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,284.46/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.48

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