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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 700.98 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 700.98 and 298.17 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 700.98 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/700.98 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 700.98 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 209,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,011.21/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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