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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 698.16 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.80, 698.16 and 296.10 is: 408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.80 : 698.16 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.80/698.16 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.80x = 698.16 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.80x = 206,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,725.18/505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.71

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