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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.18, 707.01 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.18, 707.01 and 337.46 is: 465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.18 : 707.01 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.18/707.01 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.18x = 707.01 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.18x = 238,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,587.59/512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.83

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