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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.55, 700.41 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.55, 700.41 and 297.76 is: 410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.55 : 700.41 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.55/700.41 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.55x = 700.41 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.55x = 208,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,554.08/507.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.90

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