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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 698.27 and 296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 698.27 and 296.31 is: 408.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 698.27 = 296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/698.27 = 296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 698.27 × 296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 206,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,904.38/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.92

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