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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.98, 703.74 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.98, 703.74 and 335.56 is: 463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.98 : 703.74 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.98/703.74 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.98x = 703.74 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.98x = 236,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,146.99/509.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.05

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