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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 706.41 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 706.41 and 337.32 is: 465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 706.41 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/706.41 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 706.41 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 238,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,286.22/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.48

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