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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 705.28 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 705.28 and 336.52 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 705.28 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/705.28 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 705.28 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 237,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,340.83/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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