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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.08, 701.18 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.08, 701.18 and 298.42 is: 411.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.08 : 701.18 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.08/701.18 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.08x = 701.18 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.08x = 209,246.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,246.14/508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.84

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