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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.23, 699.86 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.23, 699.86 and 308.00 is: 424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.23 : 699.86 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.23/699.86 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.23x = 699.86 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.23x = 215,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,553.38/507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.97

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