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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 719.96 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 719.96 and 300.72 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 719.96 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/719.96 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 719.96 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 216,506.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,506.37/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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