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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.36, 703.41 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.36, 703.41 and 344.52 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.36 : 703.41 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.36/703.41 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.36x = 703.41 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.36x = 242,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,338.81/510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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