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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 700.32 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 700.32 and 311.12 is: 429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 700.32 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/700.32 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 700.32 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 217,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,883.56/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.17

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