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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 700.26 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 700.26 and 297.62 is: 410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 700.26 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/700.26 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 700.26 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 208,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,411.38/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.71

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