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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 716.70 and 298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 716.70 and 298.30 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 716.70 = 298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/716.70 = 298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 716.70 × 298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 213,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,791.61/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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