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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.55, 703.71 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.55, 703.71 and 335.40 is: 463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.55 : 703.71 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.55/703.71 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.55x = 703.71 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.55x = 236,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,024.33/509.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.20

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