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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.87, 703.52 and 310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.87, 703.52 and 310.81 is: 428.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.87 : 703.52 = 310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.87/703.52 = 310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.87x = 703.52 × 310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.87x = 218,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,661.05/509.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.86

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