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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.33, 700.19 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.33, 700.19 and 308.26 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.33 : 700.19 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.33/700.19 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.33x = 700.19 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.33x = 215,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,840.57/507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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