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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.02, 716.27 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.02, 716.27 and 297.98 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.02 : 716.27 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.02/716.27 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.02x = 716.27 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.02x = 213,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,429.06/519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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