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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.88, 699.42 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.88, 699.42 and 297.12 is: 409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.88 : 699.42 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.88/699.42 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.88x = 699.42 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.88x = 207,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,811.67/506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.98

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