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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.81, 703.23 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.81, 703.23 and 313.44 is: 432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.81 : 703.23 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.81/703.23 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.81x = 703.23 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.81x = 220,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,418.36/509.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.35

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