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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.99, 701.12 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.99, 701.12 and 311.48 is: 429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.99 : 701.12 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.99/701.12 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.99x = 701.12 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.99x = 218,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,379.79/507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.89

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