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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 699.63 and 297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 699.63 and 297.08 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 699.63 = 297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/699.63 = 297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 699.63 × 297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 207,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,842.58/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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