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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.50, 698.97 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.50, 698.97 and 296.80 is: 409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.50 : 698.97 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.50/698.97 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.50x = 698.97 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.50x = 207,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,454.30/506.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.58

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