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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.16, 701.24 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.16, 701.24 and 309 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.16 : 701.24 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.16/701.24 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.16x = 701.24 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.16x = 216,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,683.16/508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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