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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.29, 701.40 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.29, 701.40 and 311.80 is: 430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.29 : 701.40 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.29/701.40 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.29x = 701.40 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.29x = 218,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,695.06/508.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.26

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