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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 716.58 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 716.58 and 298.20 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 716.58 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/716.58 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 716.58 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 213,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,684.16/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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