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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.14, 703.91 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.14, 703.91 and 335.70 is: 463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.14 : 703.91 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.14/703.91 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.14x = 703.91 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.14x = 236,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,302.59/510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.21

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