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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 699.92 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 699.92 and 297.46 is: 410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 699.92 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/699.92 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 699.92 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 208,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,198.20/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.44

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