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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.03, 699.70 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.03, 699.70 and 297.33 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.03 : 699.70 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.03/699.70 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.03x = 699.70 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.03x = 208,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,039.55/507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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