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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 700.31 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 700.31 and 310.86 is: 429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 700.31 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/700.31 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 700.31 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 217,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,698.37/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.20

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