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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.18, 704.01 and 313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.18, 704.01 and 313.71 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.18 : 704.01 = 313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.18/704.01 = 313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.18x = 704.01 × 313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.18x = 220,854.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,854.98/510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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