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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 704.81 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 704.81 and 336.21 is: 464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 704.81 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/704.81 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 704.81 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 236,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,964.17/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.06

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