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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.63, 700.46 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.63, 700.46 and 297.88 is: 411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.63 : 700.46 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.63/700.46 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.63x = 700.46 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.63x = 208,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,649.52/507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.03

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