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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 704.52 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 704.52 and 335.82 is: 463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 704.52 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/704.52 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 704.52 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 236,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,591.91/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.69

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