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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.70, 703.35 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.70, 703.35 and 334.74 is: 461.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.70 : 703.35 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.70/703.35 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.70x = 703.35 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.70x = 235,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,439.38/509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.92

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