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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 706.61 and 337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 706.61 and 337.13 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 706.61 = 337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/706.61 = 337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 706.61 × 337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 238,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,216.74/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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