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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.10, 706.68 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.10, 706.68 and 337.32 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.10 : 706.68 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.10/706.68 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.10x = 706.68 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.10x = 238,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,377.30/512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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