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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.58, 707.77 and 335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.58, 707.77 and 335.67 is: 463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.58 : 707.77 = 335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.58/707.77 = 335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.58x = 707.77 × 335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.58x = 237,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,577.16/512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.49

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