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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.88, 699.44 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.88, 699.44 and 297.04 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.88 : 699.44 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.88/699.44 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.88x = 699.44 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.88x = 207,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,761.66/506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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