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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.10, 719.16 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.10, 719.16 and 300.08 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.10 : 719.16 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.10/719.16 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.10x = 719.16 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.10x = 215,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,805.53/521.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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