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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 716.11 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 716.11 and 297.92 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 716.11 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/716.11 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 716.11 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 213,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,343.49/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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