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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.62, 701.55 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.62, 701.55 and 312.06 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.62 : 701.55 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.62/701.55 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.62x = 701.55 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.62x = 218,925.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,925.69/508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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