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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.60, 701.76 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.60, 701.76 and 298.72 is: 412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.60 : 701.76 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.60/701.76 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.60x = 701.76 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.60x = 209,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,629.75/508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.17

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