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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 716.23 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 716.23 and 297.87 is: 411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 716.23 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/716.23 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 716.23 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 213,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,341.94/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.14

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