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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 716.18 and 297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 716.18 and 297.95 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 716.18 = 297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/716.18 = 297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 716.18 × 297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 213,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,380.76/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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