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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 705.64 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 705.64 and 336.60 is: 464.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 705.64 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/705.64 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 705.64 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 237,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,518.42/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.57

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