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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.31, 700.11 and 297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.31, 700.11 and 297.49 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.31 : 700.11 = 297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.31/700.11 = 297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.31x = 700.11 × 297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.31x = 208,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,275.72/507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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