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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.09, 704 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.09, 704 and 310.93 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.09 : 704 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.09/704 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.09x = 704 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.09x = 218,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,894.72/510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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