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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.93, 717.55 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.93, 717.55 and 295.94 is: 408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.93 : 717.55 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.93/717.55 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.93x = 717.55 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.93x = 212,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,351.22/519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.42

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