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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.79, 700.93 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.79, 700.93 and 311.32 is: 429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.79 : 700.93 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.79/700.93 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.79x = 700.93 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.79x = 218,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,213.53/507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.73

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