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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509, 702.13 and 312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509, 702.13 and 312.17 is: 430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 702.13 = 312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/702.13 = 312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 702.13 × 312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 219,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,183.92/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.62

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