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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.14, 703.68 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.14, 703.68 and 333.38 is: 459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.14 : 703.68 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.14/703.68 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.14x = 703.68 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.14x = 234,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,592.84/510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.86

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