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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.67, 701.91 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.67, 701.91 and 312.14 is: 430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.67 : 701.91 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.67/701.91 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.67x = 701.91 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.67x = 219,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,090.68/508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.72

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