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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 704.17 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 704.17 and 344.45 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 704.17 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/704.17 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 704.17 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 242,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,552.58/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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