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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 699.96 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 699.96 and 300.34 is: 414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 699.96 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/699.96 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 699.96 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 210,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,225.99/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.37

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