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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.89, 700.94 and 311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.89, 700.94 and 311.29 is: 429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.89 : 700.94 = 311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.89/700.94 = 311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.89x = 700.94 × 311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.89x = 218,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,194.64/507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.61

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