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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 701.63 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 701.63 and 319.36 is: 440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 701.63 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/701.63 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 701.63 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 224,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,072.56/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.81

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