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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.73, 703.96 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.73, 703.96 and 344.66 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.73 : 703.96 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.73/703.96 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.73x = 703.96 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.73x = 242,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,622.47/510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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