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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 700.04 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 700.04 and 297.46 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 700.04 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/700.04 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 700.04 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 208,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,233.90/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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