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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.04, 703.74 and 313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.04, 703.74 and 313.42 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.04 : 703.74 = 313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.04/703.74 = 313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.04x = 703.74 × 313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.04x = 220,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,566.19/510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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