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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.22, 703.98 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.22, 703.98 and 333.16 is: 459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.22 : 703.98 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.22/703.98 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.22x = 703.98 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.22x = 234,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,537.98/510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.68

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