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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.25, 716.60 and 298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.25, 716.60 and 298.21 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.25 : 716.60 = 298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.25/716.60 = 298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.25x = 716.60 × 298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.25x = 213,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,697.29/519.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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