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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.65, 700.57 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.65, 700.57 and 297.99 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.65 : 700.57 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.65/700.57 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.65x = 700.57 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.65x = 208,757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,757.86/507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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