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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 705.96 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 705.96 and 337.22 is: 465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 705.96 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/705.96 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 705.96 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 238,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,063.83/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.40

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