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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.67, 700.58 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.67, 700.58 and 311.18 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.67 : 700.58 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.67/700.58 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.67x = 700.58 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.67x = 218,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,003.76/507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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