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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 703.96 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 703.96 and 313.56 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 703.96 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/703.96 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 703.96 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 220,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,733.70/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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