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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 718.70 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 718.70 and 299.86 is: 413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 718.70 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/718.70 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 718.70 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 215,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,509.38/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.68

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