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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 716.65 and 298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 716.65 and 298.23 is: 411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 716.65 = 298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/716.65 = 298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 716.65 × 298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 213,723.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,723.10/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.45

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