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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 717.15 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 717.15 and 298.64 is: 412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 717.15 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/717.15 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 717.15 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 214,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,172.59/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.08

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