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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.82, 717.24 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.82, 717.24 and 298.74 is: 412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.82 : 717.24 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.82/717.24 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.82x = 717.24 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.82x = 214,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,268.28/519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.20

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