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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.76, 707.60 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.76, 707.60 and 338.42 is: 467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.76 : 707.60 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.76/707.60 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.76x = 707.60 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.76x = 239,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,465.99/512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.01

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