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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.75, 704.93 and 314.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.75, 704.93 and 314.39 is: 433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.75 : 704.93 = 314.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.75/704.93 = 314.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.75x = 704.93 × 314.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.75x = 221,623.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,623.13/510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.92

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