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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.67, 717.11 and 298.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.67, 717.11 and 298.61 is: 412.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.67 : 717.11 = 298.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.67/717.11 = 298.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.67x = 717.11 × 298.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.67x = 214,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,138.76/519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.07

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