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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 703.64 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 703.64 and 344.60 is: 475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 703.64 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/703.64 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 703.64 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 242,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,476.35/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.16

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