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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.51, 700.23 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.51, 700.23 and 311.07 is: 429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.51 : 700.23 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.51/700.23 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.51x = 700.23 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.51x = 217,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,820.55/507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.19

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