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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.06, 718.97 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.06, 718.97 and 300.11 is: 414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.06 : 718.97 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.06/718.97 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.06x = 718.97 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.06x = 215,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,764.99/521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.09

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