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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.11, 698.41 and 296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.11, 698.41 and 296.41 is: 409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.11 : 698.41 = 296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.11/698.41 = 296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.11x = 698.41 × 296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.11x = 207,015.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,015.71/506.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.03

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