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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.16, 704.08 and 313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.16, 704.08 and 313.80 is: 433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.16 : 704.08 = 313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.16/704.08 = 313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.16x = 704.08 × 313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.16x = 220,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,940.30/510.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.08

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