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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.43, 764.61 and 336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.43, 764.61 and 336.67 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.43 : 764.61 = 336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.43/764.61 = 336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.43x = 764.61 × 336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.43x = 257,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,417.43/510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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