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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.02, 716.20 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.02, 716.20 and 297.94 is: 411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.02 : 716.20 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.02/716.20 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.02x = 716.20 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.02x = 213,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,384.63/519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.13

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