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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 706.68 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 706.68 and 337.52 is: 465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 706.68 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/706.68 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 706.68 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 238,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,518.63/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.86

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