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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 716.52 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 716.52 and 298.20 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 716.52 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/716.52 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 716.52 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 213,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,666.26/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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