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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.67, 701.96 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.67, 701.96 and 312.18 is: 430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.67 : 701.96 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.67/701.96 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.67x = 701.96 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.67x = 219,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,137.87/508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.81

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