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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.80, 700.70 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.80, 700.70 and 297.99 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.80 : 700.70 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.80/700.70 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.80x = 700.70 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.80x = 208,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,799.81/507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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