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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.48, 706.20 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.48, 706.20 and 337.18 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.48 : 706.20 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.48/706.20 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.48x = 706.20 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.48x = 238,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,116.52/511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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