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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 716.86 and 298.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 716.86 and 298.41 is: 411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 716.86 = 298.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/716.86 = 298.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 716.86 × 298.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 213,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,913.12/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.77

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