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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 704.03 and 344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 704.03 and 344.57 is: 474.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 704.03 = 344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/704.03 = 344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 704.03 × 344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 242,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,582.37/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.87

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