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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.81, 720.06 and 300.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.81, 720.06 and 300.77 is: 415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.81 : 720.06 = 300.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.81/720.06 = 300.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.81x = 720.06 × 300.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.81x = 216,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,572.45/521.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.04

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