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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.28, 704.20 and 313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.28, 704.20 and 313.90 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.28 : 704.20 = 313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.28/704.20 = 313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.28x = 704.20 × 313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.28x = 221,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,048.38/510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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