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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.50, 701.73 and 431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.50, 701.73 and 431.28 is: 595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.50 : 701.73 = 431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.50/701.73 = 431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.50x = 701.73 × 431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.50x = 302,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,642.11/508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.17

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