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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.17, 719.14 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.17, 719.14 and 300.09 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.17 : 719.14 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.17/719.14 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.17x = 719.14 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.17x = 215,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,806.72/521.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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