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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 706.32 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 706.32 and 336.96 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 706.32 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/706.32 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 706.32 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 238,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,001.59/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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