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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.14, 701.06 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.14, 701.06 and 311.58 is: 429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.14 : 701.06 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.14/701.06 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.14x = 701.06 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.14x = 218,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,434.72/508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.87

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