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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 699.87 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 699.87 and 310.62 is: 428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 699.87 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/699.87 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 699.87 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 217,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,393.62/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.73

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