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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.25, 701.44 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.25, 701.44 and 311.72 is: 430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.25 : 701.44 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.25/701.44 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.25x = 701.44 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.25x = 218,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,652.88/508.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.21

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