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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.45, 700.28 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.45, 700.28 and 297.76 is: 410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.45 : 700.28 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.45/700.28 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.45x = 700.28 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.45x = 208,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,515.37/507.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.91

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