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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.35, 700.10 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.35, 700.10 and 297.54 is: 410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.35 : 700.10 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.35/700.10 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.35x = 700.10 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.35x = 208,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,308.50/507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.58

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