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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.42, 702.95 and 312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.42, 702.95 and 312.89 is: 431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.42 : 702.95 = 312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.42/702.95 = 312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.42x = 702.95 × 312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.42x = 219,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,940.95/509.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.75

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