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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.09, 704.19 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.09, 704.19 and 333.32 is: 460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.09 : 704.19 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.09/704.19 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.09x = 704.19 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.09x = 234,717.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,717.09/510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.15

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