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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.55, 716.97 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.55, 716.97 and 298.50 is: 411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.55 : 716.97 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.55/716.97 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.55x = 716.97 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.55x = 214,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,013.98/519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.92

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