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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.67, 700.54 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.67, 700.54 and 297.86 is: 411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.67 : 700.54 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.67/700.54 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.67x = 700.54 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.67x = 208,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,658.60/507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.01

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