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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521, 718.96 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521, 718.96 and 299.96 is: 413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521 : 718.96 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521/718.96 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521x = 718.96 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521x = 215,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,659.24/521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.93

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