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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.97, 701.06 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.97, 701.06 and 311.34 is: 429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.97 : 701.06 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.97/701.06 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.97x = 701.06 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.97x = 218,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,269.09/507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.69

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