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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.70, 717.11 and 298.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.70, 717.11 and 298.61 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.70 : 717.11 = 298.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.70/717.11 = 298.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.70x = 717.11 × 298.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.70x = 214,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,137.17/519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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