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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.95, 706.04 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.95, 706.04 and 337.47 is: 465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.95 : 706.04 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.95/706.04 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.95x = 706.04 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.95x = 238,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,265.63/511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.41

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