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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.23, 700.25 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.23, 700.25 and 308.09 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.23 : 700.25 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.23/700.25 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.23x = 700.25 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.23x = 215,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,734.98/507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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