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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.91, 718.85 and 299.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.91, 718.85 and 299.87 is: 413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.91 : 718.85 = 299.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.91/718.85 = 299.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.91x = 718.85 × 299.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.91x = 215,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,561.55/520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.82

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