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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.06, 704.01 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.06, 704.01 and 313.74 is: 433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.06 : 704.01 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.06/704.01 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.06x = 704.01 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.06x = 220,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,876.10/510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.04

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