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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.19, 699.92 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.19, 699.92 and 310.83 is: 428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.19 : 699.92 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.19/699.92 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.19x = 699.92 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.19x = 217,556.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,556.91/507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.95

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