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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.91, 702.34 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.91, 702.34 and 309.72 is: 427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.91 : 702.34 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.91/702.34 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.91x = 702.34 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.91x = 217,527.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,527.97/508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.44

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