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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.91, 720.09 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.91, 720.09 and 300.87 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.91 : 720.09 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.91/720.09 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.91x = 720.09 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.91x = 216,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,653.48/521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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