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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.72, 703.43 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.72, 703.43 and 313.16 is: 432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.72 : 703.43 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.72/703.43 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.72x = 703.43 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.72x = 220,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,281.06/509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.17

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