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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 704.40 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 704.40 and 314 is: 433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 704.40 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/704.40 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 704.40 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 221,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,181.60/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.32

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