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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 700.14 and 310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 700.14 and 310.84 is: 428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 700.14 = 310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/700.14 = 310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 700.14 × 310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 217,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,631.52/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.97

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