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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.62, 703.76 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.62, 703.76 and 335.06 is: 462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.62 : 703.76 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.62/703.76 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.62x = 703.76 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.62x = 235,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,801.83/509.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.70

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