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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.39, 704.37 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.39, 704.37 and 313.92 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.39 : 704.37 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.39/704.37 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.39x = 704.37 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.39x = 221,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,115.83/510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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