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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 700.40 and 311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 700.40 and 311.20 is: 429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 700.40 = 311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/700.40 = 311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 700.40 × 311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 217,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,964.48/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.47

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