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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 700.60 and 300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 700.60 and 300.82 is: 414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 700.60 = 300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/700.60 = 300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 700.60 × 300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 210,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,754.49/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.92

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