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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 716.47 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 716.47 and 297.99 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 716.47 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/716.47 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 716.47 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 213,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,499.41/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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