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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.97, 716.28 and 298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.97, 716.28 and 298.07 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.97 : 716.28 = 298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.97/716.28 = 298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.97x = 716.28 × 298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.97x = 213,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,504.49/518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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