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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.28, 701.19 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.28, 701.19 and 311.72 is: 430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.28 : 701.19 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.28/701.19 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.28x = 701.19 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.28x = 218,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,571.44/508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.03

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