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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 717.08 and 298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 717.08 and 298.59 is: 412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 717.08 = 298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/717.08 = 298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 717.08 × 298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 214,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,111.42/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.03

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