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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 704.04 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 704.04 and 313.68 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 704.04 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/704.04 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 704.04 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 220,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,843.27/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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