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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.61, 717.06 and 298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.61, 717.06 and 298.58 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.61 : 717.06 = 298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.61/717.06 = 298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.61x = 717.06 × 298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.61x = 214,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,099.77/519.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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