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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 716.75 and 298.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 716.75 and 298.41 is: 411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 716.75 = 298.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/716.75 = 298.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 716.75 × 298.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 213,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,882.31/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.77

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