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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.18, 700.02 and 310.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.18, 700.02 and 310.65 is: 428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.18 : 700.02 = 310.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.18/700.02 = 310.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.18x = 700.02 × 310.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.18x = 217,461.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,461.21/507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.77

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