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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.64, 704.76 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.64, 704.76 and 336.34 is: 464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.64 : 704.76 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.64/704.76 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.64x = 704.76 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.64x = 237,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,038.98/510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.20

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