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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.31, 719.28 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.31, 719.28 and 300.14 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.31 : 719.28 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.31/719.28 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.31x = 719.28 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.31x = 215,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,881.10/521.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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