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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.52, 701.37 and 312.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.52, 701.37 and 312.09 is: 430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.52 : 701.37 = 312.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.52/701.37 = 312.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.52x = 701.37 × 312.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.52x = 218,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,890.56/508.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.45

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