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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 706.64 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 706.64 and 337.56 is: 465.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 706.64 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/706.64 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 706.64 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 238,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,533.40/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.92

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