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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 716.98 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 716.98 and 295.46 is: 407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 716.98 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/716.98 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 716.98 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 211,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,838.91/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.74

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