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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.13, 699.87 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.13, 699.87 and 308.02 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.13 : 699.87 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.13/699.87 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.13x = 699.87 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.13x = 215,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,573.96/507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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