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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.34, 703.14 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.34, 703.14 and 313.04 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.34 : 703.14 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.34/703.14 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.34x = 703.14 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.34x = 220,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,110.95/509.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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