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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.98, 716.25 and 297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.98, 716.25 and 297.85 is: 411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.98 : 716.25 = 297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.98/716.25 = 297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.98x = 716.25 × 297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.98x = 213,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,334.39/518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.07

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