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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.60, 705.60 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.60, 705.60 and 337.12 is: 464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.60 : 705.60 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.60/705.60 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.60x = 705.60 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.60x = 237,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,871.87/511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.96

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