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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 706.36 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 706.36 and 337.32 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 706.36 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/706.36 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 706.36 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 238,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,269.36/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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