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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.14, 706.36 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.14, 706.36 and 337.18 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.14 : 706.36 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.14/706.36 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.14x = 706.36 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.14x = 238,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,170.46/512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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