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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 699.90 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 699.90 and 310.86 is: 428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 699.90 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/699.90 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 699.90 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 217,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,570.91/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.80

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