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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.21, 704.07 and 313.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.21, 704.07 and 313.79 is: 433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.21 : 704.07 = 313.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.21/704.07 = 313.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.21x = 704.07 × 313.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.21x = 220,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,926.60/510.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.01

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