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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.98, 720.41 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.98, 720.41 and 300.94 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.98 : 720.41 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.98/720.41 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.98x = 720.41 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.98x = 216,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,795.08/521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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