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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 697.90 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 697.90 and 296.04 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 697.90 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/697.90 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 697.90 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 206,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,606.32/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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