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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 717.02 and 298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 717.02 and 298.66 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 717.02 = 298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/717.02 = 298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 717.02 × 298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 214,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,145.19/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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