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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 700.20 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 700.20 and 310.92 is: 429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 700.20 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/700.20 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 700.20 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 217,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,706.18/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.15

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