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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 701.04 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 701.04 and 311.68 is: 429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 701.04 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/701.04 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 701.04 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 218,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,500.15/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.85

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