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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.90, 708.08 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.90, 708.08 and 338.54 is: 467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.90 : 708.08 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.90/708.08 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.90x = 708.08 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.90x = 239,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,713.40/512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.37

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