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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 700.00 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 700.00 and 297.36 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 700.00 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/700.00 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 700.00 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 208,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,151.26/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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