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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 716.63 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 716.63 and 298.26 is: 411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 716.63 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/716.63 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 716.63 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 213,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,740.57/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.61

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