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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.69, 720.09 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.69, 720.09 and 300.71 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.69 : 720.09 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.69/720.09 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.69x = 720.09 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.69x = 216,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,534.66/521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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