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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 716.32 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 716.32 and 298.17 is: 411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 716.32 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/716.32 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 716.32 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 213,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,581.55/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.46

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