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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.67, 701.97 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.67, 701.97 and 298.85 is: 412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.67 : 701.97 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.67/701.97 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.67x = 701.97 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.67x = 209,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,786.56/508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.42

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