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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.99, 717.59 and 298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.99, 717.59 and 298.99 is: 412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.99 : 717.59 = 298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.99/717.59 = 298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.99x = 717.59 × 298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.99x = 214,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,551.19/519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.60

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