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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.50, 700.38 and 308.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.50, 700.38 and 308.47 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.50 : 700.38 = 308.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.50/700.38 = 308.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.50x = 700.38 × 308.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.50x = 216,047.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,047.75/507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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