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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.08, 719.13 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.08, 719.13 and 300.03 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.08 : 719.13 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.08/719.13 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.08x = 719.13 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.08x = 215,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,759.34/521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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