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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.42, 700.20 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.42, 700.20 and 311.04 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.42 : 700.20 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.42/700.20 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.42x = 700.20 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.42x = 217,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,790.21/507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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