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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.86, 718.71 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.86, 718.71 and 299.82 is: 413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.86 : 718.71 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.86/718.71 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.86x = 718.71 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.86x = 215,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,483.63/520.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.71

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