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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 717.48 and 298.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 717.48 and 298.77 is: 412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 717.48 = 298.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/717.48 = 298.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 717.48 × 298.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 214,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,361.50/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.36

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