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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 718.96 and 299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 718.96 and 299.98 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 718.96 = 299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/718.96 = 299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 718.96 × 299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 215,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,673.62/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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