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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.32, 703.47 and 313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.32, 703.47 and 313.49 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.32 : 703.47 = 313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.32/703.47 = 313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.32x = 703.47 × 313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.32x = 220,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,530.81/510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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