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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.70, 718.54 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.70, 718.54 and 299.68 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.70 : 718.54 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.70/718.54 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.70x = 718.54 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.70x = 215,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,329.52/520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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