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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.71, 702 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.71, 702 and 296.04 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.71 : 702 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.71/702 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.71x = 702 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.71x = 207,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,820.08/508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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