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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.97, 719.00 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.97, 719.00 and 300 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.97 : 719.00 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.97/719.00 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.97x = 719.00 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.97x = 215,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,698.50/520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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