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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.39, 704.42 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.39, 704.42 and 336.09 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.39 : 704.42 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.39/704.42 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.39x = 704.42 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.39x = 236,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,746.84/510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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