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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.07, 699.83 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.07, 699.83 and 310.60 is: 428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.07 : 699.83 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.07/699.83 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.07x = 699.83 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.07x = 217,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,367.68/507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.67

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