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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.65, 700.61 and 311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.65, 700.61 and 311.13 is: 429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.65 : 700.61 = 311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.65/700.61 = 311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.65x = 700.61 × 311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.65x = 217,979.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,979.23/507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.39

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