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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.40, 701.55 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.40, 701.55 and 312.02 is: 430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.40 : 701.55 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.40/701.55 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.40x = 701.55 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.40x = 218,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,897.63/508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.56

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