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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.15, 719.33 and 300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.15, 719.33 and 300.13 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.15 : 719.33 = 300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.15/719.33 = 300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.15x = 719.33 × 300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.15x = 215,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,887.42/521.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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