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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.92, 703.68 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.92, 703.68 and 334.96 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.92 : 703.68 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.92/703.68 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.92x = 703.68 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.92x = 235,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,704.65/509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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