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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 717.01 and 295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 717.01 and 295.61 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 717.01 = 295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/717.01 = 295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 717.01 × 295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 211,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,951.74/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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