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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.11, 699.93 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.11, 699.93 and 297.27 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.11 : 699.93 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.11/699.93 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.11x = 699.93 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.11x = 208,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,068.19/507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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