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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 717.31 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 717.31 and 298.71 is: 412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 717.31 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/717.31 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 717.31 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 214,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,266.92/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.12

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