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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.27, 703.89 and 333.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.27, 703.89 and 333.00 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.27 : 703.89 = 333.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.27/703.89 = 333.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.27x = 703.89 × 333.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.27x = 234,396.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,396.76/510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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