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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 700.74 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 700.74 and 300.84 is: 415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 700.74 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/700.74 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 700.74 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 210,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,810.62/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.11

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