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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.71, 718.58 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.71, 718.58 and 299.73 is: 413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.71 : 718.58 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.71/718.58 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.71x = 718.58 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.71x = 215,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,380.73/520.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.63

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