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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.81, 704.80 and 311.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.81, 704.80 and 311.59 is: 429.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.81 : 704.80 = 311.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.81/704.80 = 311.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.81x = 704.80 × 311.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.81x = 219,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,608.63/510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.92

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