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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.67, 700.48 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.67, 700.48 and 308.44 is: 425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.67 : 700.48 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.67/700.48 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.67x = 700.48 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.67x = 216,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,056.05/507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.58

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