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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 700.94 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 700.94 and 298.11 is: 411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 700.94 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/700.94 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 700.94 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 208,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,955.73/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.46

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