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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.12, 701.13 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.12, 701.13 and 298.22 is: 411.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.12 : 701.13 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.12/701.13 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.12x = 701.13 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.12x = 209,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,087.48/508.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.49

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