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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.88, 700.86 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.88, 700.86 and 311.36 is: 429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.88 : 700.86 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.88/700.86 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.88x = 700.86 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.88x = 218,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,219.77/507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.67

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