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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.15, 716.38 and 298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.15, 716.38 and 298.09 is: 411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.15 : 716.38 = 298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.15/716.38 = 298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.15x = 716.38 × 298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.15x = 213,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,545.71/519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.34

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