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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 715.94 and 297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 715.94 and 297.80 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 715.94 = 297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/715.94 = 297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 715.94 × 297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 213,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,201.86/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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