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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.81, 720.08 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.81, 720.08 and 300.74 is: 415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.81 : 720.08 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.81/720.08 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.81x = 720.08 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.81x = 216,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,556.86/521.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.01

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