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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.11, 699.66 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.11, 699.66 and 310.64 is: 428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.11 : 699.66 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.11/699.66 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.11x = 699.66 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.11x = 217,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,338.88/507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.59

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