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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 716.28 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 716.28 and 298.02 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 716.28 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/716.28 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 716.28 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 213,465.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,465.77/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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