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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.27, 705.27 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.27, 705.27 and 334 is: 460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.27 : 705.27 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.27/705.27 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.27x = 705.27 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.27x = 235,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,560.18/511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.74

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