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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.33, 700.06 and 294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.33, 700.06 and 294.61 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.33 : 700.06 = 294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.33/700.06 = 294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.33x = 700.06 × 294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.33x = 206,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,242.74/507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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