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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.67, 717.09 and 298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.67, 717.09 and 298.60 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.67 : 717.09 = 298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.67/717.09 = 298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.67x = 717.09 × 298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.67x = 214,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,123.07/519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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