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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.73, 718.59 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.73, 718.59 and 299.67 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.73 : 718.59 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.73/718.59 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.73x = 718.59 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.73x = 215,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,339.87/520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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