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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.41, 703.95 and 313.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.41, 703.95 and 313.85 is: 432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.41 : 703.95 = 313.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.41/703.95 = 313.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.41x = 703.95 × 313.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.41x = 220,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,934.71/510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.86

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