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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 703.52 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 703.52 and 313.54 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 703.52 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/703.52 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 703.52 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 220,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,579.51/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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