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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 705.06 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 705.06 and 334.38 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 705.06 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/705.06 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 705.06 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 235,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,757.96/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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