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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 716.78 and 298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 716.78 and 298.33 is: 411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 716.78 = 298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/716.78 = 298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 716.78 × 298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 213,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,836.98/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.74

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