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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.99, 720.34 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.99, 720.34 and 300.94 is: 415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.99 : 720.34 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.99/720.34 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.99x = 720.34 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.99x = 216,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,775.52/521.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.29

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