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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.75, 706.22 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.75, 706.22 and 337.42 is: 465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.75 : 706.22 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.75/706.22 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.75x = 706.22 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.75x = 238,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,292.75/511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.64

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