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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 714.86 and 296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 714.86 and 296.98 is: 409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 714.86 = 296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/714.86 = 296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 714.86 × 296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 212,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,299.12/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.78

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