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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.87, 702.16 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.87, 702.16 and 299.03 is: 412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.87 : 702.16 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.87/702.16 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.87x = 702.16 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.87x = 209,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,968.66/508.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.62

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