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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.17, 716.56 and 298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.17, 716.56 and 298.27 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.17 : 716.56 = 298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.17/716.56 = 298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.17x = 716.56 × 298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.17x = 213,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,728.35/519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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