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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 717.56 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 717.56 and 298.88 is: 412.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 717.56 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/717.56 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 717.56 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 214,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,464.33/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.49

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