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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.88, 703.38 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.88, 703.38 and 335.28 is: 462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.88 : 703.38 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.88/703.38 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.88x = 703.38 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.88x = 235,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,829.25/509.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.52

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