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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.40, 698.79 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.40, 698.79 and 296.55 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.40 : 698.79 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.40/698.79 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.40x = 698.79 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.40x = 207,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,223.18/506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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