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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 717.19 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 717.19 and 298.62 is: 412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 717.19 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/717.19 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 717.19 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 214,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,166.53/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.06

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