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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.72, 704.34 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.72, 704.34 and 333.78 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.72 : 704.34 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.72/704.34 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.72x = 704.34 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.72x = 235,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,094.61/510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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