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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.19, 716.46 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.19, 716.46 and 297.99 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.19 : 716.46 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.19/716.46 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.19x = 716.46 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.19x = 213,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,497.92/519.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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