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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.98, 716.22 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.98, 716.22 and 297.98 is: 411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.98 : 716.22 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.98/716.22 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.98x = 716.22 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.98x = 213,419.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,419.24/518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.23

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