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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 702.33 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 702.33 and 312.40 is: 431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 702.33 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/702.33 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 702.33 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 219,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,405.41/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.12

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