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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.73, 719.83 and 297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.73, 719.83 and 297.67 is: 410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.73 : 719.83 = 297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.73/719.83 = 297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.73x = 719.83 × 297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.73x = 214,268.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,268.20/521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.69

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