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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.42, 701.58 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.42, 701.58 and 312.04 is: 430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.42 : 701.58 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.42/701.58 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.42x = 701.58 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.42x = 218,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,921.02/508.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.59

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