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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.02, 703.86 and 313.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.02, 703.86 and 313.51 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.02 : 703.86 = 313.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.02/703.86 = 313.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.02x = 703.86 × 313.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.02x = 220,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,667.15/510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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