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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.60, 700.40 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.60, 700.40 and 311.04 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.60 : 700.40 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.60/700.40 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.60x = 700.40 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.60x = 217,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,852.42/507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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