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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 699.68 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 699.68 and 300 is: 413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 699.68 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/699.68 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 699.68 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 209,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,904.00/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.98

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