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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.28, 700.07 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.28, 700.07 and 310.83 is: 428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.28 : 700.07 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.28/700.07 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.28x = 700.07 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.28x = 217,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,602.76/507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.96

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