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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.82, 703.24 and 313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.82, 703.24 and 313.19 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.82 : 703.24 = 313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.82/703.24 = 313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.82x = 703.24 × 313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.82x = 220,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,247.74/509.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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