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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.35, 703.56 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.35, 703.56 and 344.30 is: 474.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.35 : 703.56 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.35/703.56 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.35x = 703.56 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.35x = 242,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,233.48/510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.65

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