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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.22, 698.48 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.22, 698.48 and 296.34 is: 408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.22 : 698.48 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.22/698.48 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.22x = 698.48 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.22x = 206,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,987.56/506.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.89

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