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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.95, 719.10 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.95, 719.10 and 299.99 is: 414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.95 : 719.10 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.95/719.10 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.95x = 719.10 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.95x = 215,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,723.76/520.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.09

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