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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509, 702.24 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509, 702.24 and 312.56 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 702.24 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/702.24 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 702.24 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 219,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,492.13/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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