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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.14, 707.05 and 337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.14, 707.05 and 337.79 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.14 : 707.05 = 337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.14/707.05 = 337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.14x = 707.05 × 337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.14x = 238,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,832.69/512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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