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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.38, 701.94 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.38, 701.94 and 312.16 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.38 : 701.94 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.38/701.94 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.38x = 701.94 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.38x = 219,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,117.59/508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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