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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 701.91 and 312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 701.91 and 312.11 is: 430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 701.91 = 312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/701.91 = 312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 701.91 × 312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 219,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,073.13/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.70

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