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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 706.05 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 706.05 and 334.96 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 706.05 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/706.05 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 706.05 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 236,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,501.71/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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