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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 706.23 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 706.23 and 336.93 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 706.23 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/706.23 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 706.23 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 237,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,950.07/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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