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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 716.21 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 716.21 and 298.02 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 716.21 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/716.21 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 716.21 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 213,448.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,448.89/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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