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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 706.60 and 337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 706.60 and 337.38 is: 465.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 706.60 = 337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/706.60 = 337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 706.60 × 337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 238,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,392.71/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.57

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