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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.12, 703.68 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.12, 703.68 and 313.48 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.12 : 703.68 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.12/703.68 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.12x = 703.68 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.12x = 220,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,589.61/510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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