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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.72, 701.95 and 298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.72, 701.95 and 298.91 is: 412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.72 : 701.95 = 298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.72/701.95 = 298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.72x = 701.95 × 298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.72x = 209,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,818.34/508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.44

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