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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 705.24 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 705.24 and 334.13 is: 461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 705.24 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/705.24 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 705.24 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 235,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,638.32/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.09

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