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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 704.08 and 313.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 704.08 and 313.81 is: 433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 704.08 = 313.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/704.08 = 313.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 704.08 × 313.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 220,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,947.34/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.07

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