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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.25, 716.60 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.25, 716.60 and 298.24 is: 411.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.25 : 716.60 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.25/716.60 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.25x = 716.60 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.25x = 213,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,718.78/519.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.59

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