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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.41, 700.26 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.41, 700.26 and 297.53 is: 410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.41 : 700.26 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.41/700.26 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.41x = 700.26 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.41x = 208,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,348.36/507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.61

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