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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 705.30 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 705.30 and 336.32 is: 464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 705.30 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/705.30 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 705.30 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 237,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,206.50/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.11

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