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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 716.04 and 297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 716.04 and 297.80 is: 410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 716.04 = 297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/716.04 = 297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 716.04 × 297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 213,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,236.71/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.89

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