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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.16, 701.23 and 298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.16, 701.23 and 298.31 is: 411.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.16 : 701.23 = 298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.16/701.23 = 298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.16x = 701.23 × 298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.16x = 209,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,183.92/508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.65

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