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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 703.22 and 431.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 703.22 and 431.21 is: 594.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 703.22 = 431.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/703.22 = 431.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 703.22 × 431.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 303,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,233.06/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.54

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