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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.77, 701.78 and 312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.77, 701.78 and 312.10 is: 430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.77 : 701.78 = 312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.77/701.78 = 312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.77x = 701.78 × 312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.77x = 219,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,024.56/508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.50

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