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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 716.79 and 298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 716.79 and 298.39 is: 411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 716.79 = 298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/716.79 = 298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 716.79 × 298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 213,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,882.97/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.76

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