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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 699.75 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 699.75 and 297.36 is: 410.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 699.75 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/699.75 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 699.75 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 208,075.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,075.05/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.36

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