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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.63, 706.19 and 337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.63, 706.19 and 337.21 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.63 : 706.19 = 337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.63/706.19 = 337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.63x = 706.19 × 337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.63x = 238,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,134.33/511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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