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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.08, 719.13 and 300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.08, 719.13 and 300.10 is: 414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.08 : 719.13 = 300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.08/719.13 = 300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.08x = 719.13 × 300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.08x = 215,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,810.91/521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.16

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