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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.44, 702.92 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.44, 702.92 and 312.60 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.44 : 702.92 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.44/702.92 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.44x = 702.92 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.44x = 219,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,732.79/509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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