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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 716.97 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 716.97 and 298.50 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 716.97 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/716.97 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 716.97 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 214,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,015.55/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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