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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.38, 700.18 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.38, 700.18 and 310.86 is: 428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.38 : 700.18 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.38/700.18 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.38x = 700.18 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.38x = 217,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,657.95/507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.98

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