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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.10, 701.14 and 298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.10, 701.14 and 298.29 is: 411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.10 : 701.14 = 298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.10/701.14 = 298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.10x = 701.14 × 298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.10x = 209,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,142.30/508.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.61

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