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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.54, 766.74 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.54, 766.74 and 336.18 is: 503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.54 : 766.74 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.54/766.74 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.54x = 766.74 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.54x = 257,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,762.65/511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.90

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