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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 717.03 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 717.03 and 298.54 is: 411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 717.03 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/717.03 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 717.03 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 214,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,062.14/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.97

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