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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 716.31 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 716.31 and 298.05 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 716.31 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/716.31 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 716.31 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 213,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,492.61/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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