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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.02, 700.89 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.02, 700.89 and 311.54 is: 429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.02 : 700.89 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.02/700.89 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.02x = 700.89 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.02x = 218,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,351.77/508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.81

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