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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.51, 705.73 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.51, 705.73 and 334.73 is: 461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.51 : 705.73 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.51/705.73 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.51x = 705.73 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.51x = 236,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,229.00/511.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.83

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