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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.78, 706.04 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.78, 706.04 and 337.22 is: 465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.78 : 706.04 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.78/706.04 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.78x = 706.04 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.78x = 238,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,090.81/511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.22

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