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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.93, 718.91 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.93, 718.91 and 299.92 is: 413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.93 : 718.91 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.93/718.91 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.93x = 718.91 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.93x = 215,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,614.44/520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.90

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