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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 717.03 and 298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 717.03 and 298.55 is: 412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 717.03 = 298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/717.03 = 298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 717.03 × 298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 214,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,071.10/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.02

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