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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.06, 703.62 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.06, 703.62 and 344.28 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.06 : 703.62 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.06/703.62 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.06x = 703.62 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.06x = 242,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,242.29/510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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