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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.74, 720.04 and 297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.74, 720.04 and 297.71 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.74 : 720.04 = 297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.74/720.04 = 297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.74x = 720.04 × 297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.74x = 214,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,364.16/521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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