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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.41, 700.21 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.41, 700.21 and 297.56 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.41 : 700.21 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.41/700.21 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.41x = 700.21 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.41x = 208,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,354.49/507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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