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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.88, 705.14 and 336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.88, 705.14 and 336.46 is: 464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.88 : 705.14 = 336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.88/705.14 = 336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.88x = 705.14 × 336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.88x = 237,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,251.40/510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.40

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