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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 706.74 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 706.74 and 335.16 is: 462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 706.74 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/706.74 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 706.74 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 236,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,870.98/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.44

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