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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 702.25 and 312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 702.25 and 312.39 is: 431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 702.25 = 312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/702.25 = 312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 702.25 × 312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 219,375.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,375.88/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.06

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