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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.05, 716.30 and 298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.05, 716.30 and 298.01 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.05 : 716.30 = 298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.05/716.30 = 298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.05x = 716.30 × 298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.05x = 213,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,464.56/519.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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