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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.73, 705.14 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.73, 705.14 and 336.17 is: 464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.73 : 705.14 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.73/705.14 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.73x = 705.14 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.73x = 237,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,046.91/510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.13

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