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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 700.27 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 700.27 and 311.08 is: 429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 700.27 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/700.27 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 700.27 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 217,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,839.99/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.29

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