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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.23, 701.40 and 311.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.23, 701.40 and 311.81 is: 430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.23 : 701.40 = 311.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.23/701.40 = 311.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.23x = 701.40 × 311.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.23x = 218,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,700.03/508.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.32

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