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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 700.28 and 311.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 700.28 and 311.03 is: 429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 700.28 = 311.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/700.28 = 311.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 700.28 × 311.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 217,808.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,808.09/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.27

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