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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.32, 704.53 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.32, 704.53 and 336.17 is: 464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.32 : 704.53 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.32/704.53 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.32x = 704.53 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.32x = 236,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,838.33/510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.10

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