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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.18, 701.41 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.18, 701.41 and 311.66 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.18 : 701.41 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.18/701.41 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.18x = 701.41 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.18x = 218,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,601.44/508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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