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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.67, 704.78 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.67, 704.78 and 335.71 is: 463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.67 : 704.78 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.67/704.78 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.67x = 704.78 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.67x = 236,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,601.69/510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.32

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