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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.11, 716.47 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.11, 716.47 and 298.05 is: 411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.11 : 716.47 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.11/716.47 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.11x = 716.47 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.11x = 213,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,547.34/519.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.37

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