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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.87, 700.52 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.87, 700.52 and 311.31 is: 429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.87 : 700.52 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.87/700.52 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.87x = 700.52 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.87x = 218,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,077.32/507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.40

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