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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.88, 702.24 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.88, 702.24 and 312.36 is: 431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.88 : 702.24 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.88/702.24 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.88x = 702.24 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.88x = 219,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,351.69/508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.05

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