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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.27, 699.96 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.27, 699.96 and 297.52 is: 410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.27 : 699.96 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.27/699.96 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.27x = 699.96 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.27x = 208,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,250.35/507.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.53

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