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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.27, 700.19 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.27, 700.19 and 310.75 is: 428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.27 : 700.19 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.27/700.19 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.27x = 700.19 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.27x = 217,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,584.04/507.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.93

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