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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.71, 720.14 and 300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.71, 720.14 and 300.75 is: 415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.71 : 720.14 = 300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.71/720.14 = 300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.71x = 720.14 × 300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.71x = 216,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,577.75/521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.13

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