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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.28, 703.83 and 313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.28, 703.83 and 313.87 is: 432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.28 : 703.83 = 313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.28/703.83 = 313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.28x = 703.83 × 313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.28x = 220,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,911.12/510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.92

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