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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 701.94 and 298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 701.94 and 298.87 is: 412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 701.94 = 298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/701.94 = 298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 701.94 × 298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 209,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,788.17/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.41

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