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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 716.24 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 716.24 and 298 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 716.24 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/716.24 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 716.24 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 213,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,439.52/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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