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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 706.52 and 337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 706.52 and 337.06 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 706.52 = 337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/706.52 = 337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 706.52 × 337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 238,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,139.63/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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