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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 705.08 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 705.08 and 333.84 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 705.08 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/705.08 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 705.08 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 235,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,382.24/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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