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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 700.38 and 310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 700.38 and 310.79 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 700.38 = 310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/700.38 = 310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 700.38 × 310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 217,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,671.10/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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