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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.28, 701.46 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.28, 701.46 and 311.85 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.28 : 701.46 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.28/701.46 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.28x = 701.46 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.28x = 218,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,750.30/508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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