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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.95, 699.58 and 297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.95, 699.58 and 297.13 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.95 : 699.58 = 297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.95/699.58 = 297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.95x = 699.58 × 297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.95x = 207,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,866.21/506.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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