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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 716.46 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 716.46 and 298.14 is: 411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 716.46 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/716.46 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 716.46 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 213,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,605.38/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.43

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