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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 700.28 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 700.28 and 297.70 is: 410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 700.28 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/700.28 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 700.28 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 208,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,473.36/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.80

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