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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.36, 703.50 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.36, 703.50 and 335.48 is: 463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.36 : 703.50 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.36/703.50 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.36x = 703.50 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.36x = 236,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,010.18/509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.35

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