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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.49, 705.57 and 334.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.49, 705.57 and 334.39 is: 461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.49 : 705.57 = 334.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.49/705.57 = 334.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.49x = 705.57 × 334.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.49x = 235,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,933.86/511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.27

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