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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.74, 703.36 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.74, 703.36 and 313.22 is: 432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.74 : 703.36 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.74/703.36 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.74x = 703.36 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.74x = 220,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,306.42/509.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.19

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