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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.08, 698.50 and 296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.08, 698.50 and 296.29 is: 408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.08 : 698.50 = 296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.08/698.50 = 296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.08x = 698.50 × 296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.08x = 206,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,958.57/506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.94

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