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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.18, 701.40 and 311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.18, 701.40 and 311.65 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.18 : 701.40 = 311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.18/701.40 = 311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.18x = 701.40 × 311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.18x = 218,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,591.31/508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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