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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.61, 700.38 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.61, 700.38 and 297.76 is: 410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.61 : 700.38 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.61/700.38 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.61x = 700.38 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.61x = 208,545.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,545.15/507.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.84

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