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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 703.35 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 703.35 and 344.42 is: 474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 703.35 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/703.35 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 703.35 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 242,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,246.93/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.97

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