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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.75, 706.35 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.75, 706.35 and 337.33 is: 465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.75 : 706.35 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.75/706.35 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.75x = 706.35 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.75x = 238,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,273.05/511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.60

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