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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 704.25 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 704.25 and 344.68 is: 475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 704.25 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/704.25 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 704.25 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 242,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,739.13/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.88

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