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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 700.18 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 700.18 and 308.18 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 700.18 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/700.18 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 700.18 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 215,781.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,781.78/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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