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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.28, 702.86 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.28, 702.86 and 312.76 is: 431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.28 : 702.86 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.28/702.86 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.28x = 702.86 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.28x = 219,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,822.98/509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.63

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