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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.72, 703.64 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.72, 703.64 and 335.12 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.72 : 703.64 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.72/703.64 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.72x = 703.64 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.72x = 235,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,803.84/509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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