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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 763.68 and 336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 763.68 and 336.23 is: 503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 763.68 = 336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/763.68 = 336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 763.68 × 336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 256,768.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,768.31/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.39

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