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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.04, 716.30 and 298.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.04, 716.30 and 298.03 is: 411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.04 : 716.30 = 298.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.04/716.30 = 298.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.04x = 716.30 × 298.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.04x = 213,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,478.89/519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.30

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