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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 704.36 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 704.36 and 313.96 is: 433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 704.36 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/704.36 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 704.36 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 221,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,140.87/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.24

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