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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 716.38 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 716.38 and 295.08 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 716.38 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/716.38 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 716.38 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 211,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,385.99/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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