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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 705.03 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 705.03 and 334.28 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 705.03 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/705.03 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 705.03 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 235,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,677.43/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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