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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.51, 700.38 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.51, 700.38 and 311.22 is: 429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.51 : 700.38 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.51/700.38 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.51x = 700.38 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.51x = 217,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,972.26/507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.49

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