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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.54, 705.67 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.54, 705.67 and 334.42 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.54 : 705.67 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.54/705.67 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.54x = 705.67 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.54x = 235,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,990.16/511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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