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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 697.74 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 697.74 and 298.56 is: 412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 697.74 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/697.74 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 697.74 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 208,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,317.25/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.05

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