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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.36, 701.62 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.36, 701.62 and 311.98 is: 430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.36 : 701.62 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.36/701.62 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.36x = 701.62 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.36x = 218,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,891.41/508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.58

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