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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 716.04 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 716.04 and 297.84 is: 410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 716.04 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/716.04 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 716.04 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 213,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,265.35/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.99

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