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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 702 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 702 and 312.36 is: 430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 702 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/702 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 702 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 219,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,276.72/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.97

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