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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.31, 702.73 and 310.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.31, 702.73 and 310.09 is: 427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.31 : 702.73 = 310.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.31/702.73 = 310.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.31x = 702.73 × 310.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.31x = 217,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,909.55/509.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.85

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