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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.54, 700.44 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.54, 700.44 and 297.72 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.54 : 700.44 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.54/700.44 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.54x = 700.44 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.54x = 208,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,535.00/507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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