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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.94, 703.67 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.94, 703.67 and 313.52 is: 432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.94 : 703.67 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.94/703.67 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.94x = 703.67 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.94x = 220,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,609.53/509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.62

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