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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.95, 706.05 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.95, 706.05 and 337.26 is: 465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.95 : 706.05 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.95/706.05 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.95x = 706.05 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.95x = 238,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,122.42/511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.13

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