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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.01, 716.36 and 298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.01, 716.36 and 298.09 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.01 : 716.36 = 298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.01/716.36 = 298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.01x = 716.36 × 298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.01x = 213,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,540.58/519.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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