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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.31, 716.73 and 298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.31, 716.73 and 298.31 is: 411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.31 : 716.73 = 298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.31/716.73 = 298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.31x = 716.73 × 298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.31x = 213,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,807.73/519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.72

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