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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 703.98 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 703.98 and 332.99 is: 459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 703.98 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/703.98 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 703.98 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 234,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,414.78/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.61

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