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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.73, 718.60 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.73, 718.60 and 299.69 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.73 : 718.60 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.73/718.60 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.73x = 718.60 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.73x = 215,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,357.23/520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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