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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 701.10 and 311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 701.10 and 311.55 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 701.10 = 311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/701.10 = 311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 701.10 × 311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 218,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,427.71/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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