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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 706.26 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 706.26 and 337.48 is: 466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 706.26 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/706.26 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 706.26 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 238,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,348.62/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.11

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