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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.93, 720.34 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.93, 720.34 and 297.86 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.93 : 720.34 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.93/720.34 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.93x = 720.34 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.93x = 214,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,558.83/521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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