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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.85, 718.95 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.85, 718.95 and 299.86 is: 413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.85 : 718.95 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.85/718.95 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.85x = 718.95 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.85x = 215,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,584.18/520.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.90

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