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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.17, 719.32 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.17, 719.32 and 300.27 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.17 : 719.32 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.17/719.32 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.17x = 719.32 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.17x = 215,990.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,990.22/521.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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