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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.69, 702.01 and 312.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.69, 702.01 and 312.31 is: 431.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.69 : 702.01 = 312.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.69/702.01 = 312.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.69x = 702.01 × 312.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.69x = 219,244.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,244.74/508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.00

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