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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 699.96 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 699.96 and 297.40 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 699.96 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/699.96 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 699.96 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 208,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,168.10/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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