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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.54, 719.72 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.54, 719.72 and 300.47 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.54 : 719.72 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.54/719.72 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.54x = 719.72 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.54x = 216,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,249.17/521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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