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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.75, 702.03 and 298.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.75, 702.03 and 298.93 is: 412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.75 : 702.03 = 298.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.75/702.03 = 298.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.75x = 702.03 × 298.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.75x = 209,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,857.83/508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.50

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