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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 700.83 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 700.83 and 298.18 is: 411.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 700.83 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/700.83 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 700.83 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 208,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,968.49/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.49

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