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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.21, 701.18 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.21, 701.18 and 309.12 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.21 : 701.18 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.21/701.18 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.21x = 701.18 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.21x = 216,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,746.62/508.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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