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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.78, 720.09 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.78, 720.09 and 300.80 is: 415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.78 : 720.09 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.78/720.09 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.78x = 720.09 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.78x = 216,604.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,604.87/521.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.13

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