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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.23, 702.77 and 312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.23, 702.77 and 312.72 is: 431.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.23 : 702.77 = 312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.23/702.77 = 312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.23x = 702.77 × 312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.23x = 219,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,770.23/509.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.57

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