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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.91, 698.27 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.91, 698.27 and 296.18 is: 408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.91 : 698.27 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.91/698.27 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.91x = 698.27 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.91x = 206,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,814.88/505.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.80

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