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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.16, 699.93 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.16, 699.93 and 297.45 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.16 : 699.93 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.16/699.93 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.16x = 699.93 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.16x = 208,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,194.18/507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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