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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.41, 698.88 and 296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.41, 698.88 and 296.53 is: 409.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.41 : 698.88 = 296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.41/698.88 = 296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.41x = 698.88 × 296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.41x = 207,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,238.89/506.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.23

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