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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.74, 718.71 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.74, 718.71 and 299.76 is: 413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.74 : 718.71 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.74/718.71 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.74x = 718.71 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.74x = 215,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,440.51/520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.72

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