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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.31, 701.36 and 309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.31, 701.36 and 309.09 is: 426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.31 : 701.36 = 309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.31/701.36 = 309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.31x = 701.36 × 309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.31x = 216,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,781.82/508.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.48

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