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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.70, 701.88 and 312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.70, 701.88 and 312.33 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.70 : 701.88 = 312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.70/701.88 = 312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.70x = 701.88 × 312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.70x = 219,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,214.38/508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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