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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.23, 719.29 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.23, 719.29 and 300.16 is: 414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.23 : 719.29 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.23/719.29 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.23x = 719.29 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.23x = 215,902.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,902.09/521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.22

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