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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.90, 702.40 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.90, 702.40 and 299.10 is: 412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.90 : 702.40 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.90/702.40 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.90x = 702.40 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.90x = 210,087.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,087.84/508.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.83

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