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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 706.62 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 706.62 and 337.74 is: 466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 706.62 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/706.62 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 706.62 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 238,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,653.84/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.12

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