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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.07, 703.87 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.07, 703.87 and 313.65 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.07 : 703.87 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.07/703.87 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.07x = 703.87 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.07x = 220,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,768.83/510.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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