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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 719.85 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 719.85 and 297.66 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 719.85 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/719.85 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 719.85 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 214,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,270.55/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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