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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.97, 704.97 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.97, 704.97 and 298.28 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.97 : 704.97 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.97/704.97 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.97x = 704.97 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.97x = 210,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,280.21/510.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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