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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.83, 717.38 and 298.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.83, 717.38 and 298.83 is: 412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.83 : 717.38 = 298.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.83/717.38 = 298.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.83x = 717.38 × 298.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.83x = 214,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,373.17/519.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.39

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