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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.75, 700.68 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.75, 700.68 and 297.92 is: 411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.75 : 700.68 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.75/700.68 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.75x = 700.68 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.75x = 208,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,745.84/507.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.12

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