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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 705.45 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 705.45 and 336.70 is: 464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 705.45 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/705.45 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 705.45 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 237,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,525.02/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.66

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