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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.31, 702.36 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.31, 702.36 and 334.35 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.31 : 702.36 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.31/702.36 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.31x = 702.36 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.31x = 234,834.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,834.07/509.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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