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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 705.36 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 705.36 and 337.04 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 705.36 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/705.36 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 705.36 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 237,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,734.53/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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