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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 702.23 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 702.23 and 299.04 is: 412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 702.23 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/702.23 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 702.23 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 209,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,996.17/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.68

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