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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.40, 704.34 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.40, 704.34 and 335.74 is: 463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.40 : 704.34 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.40/704.34 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.40x = 704.34 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.40x = 236,475.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,475.11/510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.31

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