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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 716.42 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 716.42 and 298.13 is: 411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 716.42 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/716.42 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 716.42 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 213,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,581.22/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.29

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