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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.10, 701.13 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.10, 701.13 and 311.58 is: 429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.10 : 701.13 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.10/701.13 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.10x = 701.13 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.10x = 218,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,458.09/508.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.95

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