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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 699.73 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 699.73 and 318.10 is: 439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 699.73 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/699.73 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 699.73 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 222,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,580.61/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.00

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