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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 700.17 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 700.17 and 297.55 is: 410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 700.17 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/700.17 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 700.17 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 208,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,335.58/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.59

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