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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.40, 716.76 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.40, 716.76 and 298.32 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.40 : 716.76 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.40/716.76 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.40x = 716.76 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.40x = 213,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,823.84/519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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