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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 717.04 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 717.04 and 298.56 is: 411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 717.04 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/717.04 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 717.04 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 214,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,080.85/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.97

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