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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 717.02 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 717.02 and 295.52 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 717.02 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/717.02 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 717.02 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 211,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,893.75/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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