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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 703.92 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 703.92 and 335.44 is: 462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 703.92 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/703.92 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 703.92 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 236,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,122.92/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.91

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