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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.04, 718.97 and 299.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.04, 718.97 and 299.95 is: 413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.04 : 718.97 = 299.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.04/718.97 = 299.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.04x = 718.97 × 299.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.04x = 215,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,651.75/521.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.89

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