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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 717.27 and 298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 717.27 and 298.84 is: 412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 717.27 = 298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/717.27 = 298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 717.27 × 298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 214,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,348.97/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.30

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