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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 700.26 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 700.26 and 310.92 is: 428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 700.26 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/700.26 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 700.26 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 217,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,724.84/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.96

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