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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.43, 701.37 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.43, 701.37 and 311.99 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.43 : 701.37 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.43/701.37 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.43x = 701.37 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.43x = 218,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,820.43/508.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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