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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.12, 699.56 and 310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.12, 699.56 and 310.48 is: 428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.12 : 699.56 = 310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.12/699.56 = 310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.12x = 699.56 × 310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.12x = 217,199.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,199.39/507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.30

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