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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 706.53 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 706.53 and 337.47 is: 465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 706.53 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/706.53 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 706.53 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 238,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,432.68/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.79

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