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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 700.01 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 700.01 and 297.53 is: 410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 700.01 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/700.01 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 700.01 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 208,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,270.74/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.53

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