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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 717.02 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 717.02 and 295.54 is: 407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 717.02 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/717.02 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 717.02 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 211,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,910.79/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.86

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