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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.27, 704.26 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.27, 704.26 and 313.88 is: 433.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.27 : 704.26 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.27/704.26 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.27x = 704.26 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.27x = 221,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,050.00/510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.21

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