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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.13, 699.54 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.13, 699.54 and 310.50 is: 428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.13 : 699.54 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.13/699.54 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.13x = 699.54 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.13x = 217,206.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,206.01/507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.31

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