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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 704.92 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 704.92 and 333.76 is: 460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 704.92 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/704.92 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 704.92 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 235,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,271.50/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.40

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