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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.72, 698.01 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.72, 698.01 and 296 is: 408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.72 : 698.01 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.72/698.01 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.72x = 698.01 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.72x = 206,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,610.96/505.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.55

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