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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.16, 702.09 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.16, 702.09 and 334.20 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.16 : 702.09 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.16/702.09 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.16x = 702.09 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.16x = 234,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,638.48/509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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