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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.73, 703.56 and 323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.73, 703.56 and 323.31 is: 446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.73 : 703.56 = 323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.73/703.56 = 323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.73x = 703.56 × 323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.73x = 227,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,467.98/509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.25

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