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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 706.16 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 706.16 and 334.77 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 706.16 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/706.16 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 706.16 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 236,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,399.51/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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