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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.09, 705.57 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.09, 705.57 and 334.32 is: 461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.09 : 705.57 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.09/705.57 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.09x = 705.57 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.09x = 235,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,886.16/511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.54

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