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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.63, 707.19 and 335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.63, 707.19 and 335.78 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.63 : 707.19 = 335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.63/707.19 = 335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.63x = 707.19 × 335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.63x = 237,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,456.72/512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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